OpenSpace

Are you constantly telling your friends about the newest social media tool? Do you like to strike up conversations with total strangers? Do you stop on the downtown mall to give directions to out-of-towners? If so, we’re looking for a few good “people” people like you to be the first face our customers see, and to set the stage for an amazing experience as a Part-Time Concierge.

A candidate we’ll love:

* You exude warmth, energy, and charisma
* You love meeting and inspiring new people
* You have mastered the art of conversation
* You get people, and people get you
* You thrive on the unexpected
* You’re an expert at juggling multiple tasks
* You work just as enthusiastically behind the scenes as you do on center stage

A position you’ll love:

* Warmly welcoming customers to the space and ensuring a great experience and fond farewell
* Orchestrating the collaborative work adventure in the best possible way
* Understanding the needs of customers and connecting them to the right person at the right time
* Providing every customer with a superlative experience
* Looking for every opportunity to shine with our customers
* Anticipating customers’ future needs

At OpenSpace, we are passionate about reinventing how people work and collaborate. Built upon the idea that a highly designed workspace doesn’t have to be costly and complicated, OpenSpace provides a real alternative for anyone who needs a place to be productive. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@getopenspace.com.

Have you ever found yourself needing to print quickly from your device? Us, too. That’s why when we heard about AirPrint with the iOS 4.2 software update, we set up our printer to provide the service. AirPrint allows documents, images, etc to be printed from your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. So, next time you’re at OpenSpace, feel free to give it a try!

Happy printing.

Due to weather, our Holiday Mix & Mingle has been canceled. Stay warm and be safe!

IncMagazine compiled a list of items for every entrepreneur’s 2010 wish list.

Number one on the list? More time! It was the most requested gift by @IncMagazine followers. We agree.

An exec at Tumblr tweeted that he’d love an amazing office

Another @IncMagazine follower tweeted that he’d like to fill his company’s kitchen with stockpiles of Subway cookies.

Read the rest of the article here and see what other entrepreneurs put at the top of their holiday wish list!

What’s on your wish list?

Interested in being apart of a focus group for a new iPhone app?

You’re perfect for the focus group if on your personal device you have 100+ apps (over 100 apps does a power user make).

Join Charles Knight at OpenSpace THIS Wednesday, December 8th from 6:00-7:00pm. You’ll receive a $10 Barracks Road Shopping Center gift card for your participation. You’ll only need to bring your iPhone!

Space is limited, so RSVP quickly to Charles Knight: csknight1@hotmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Have you ever looked at your iPhone (or Droid or Blackberry) and wondered what was involved in its production? What about how much energy was expended in the production of the aluminum and plastic? Or what emissions were released in the process?

Martha Stevenson, an environmental scientist and OpenSpace member, is a consultant  to public interest and specializes in sustainability and life cycle analysis.  In short, Martha knows the answers to the previous questions about your phone.

She’s able to research and analyze the environmental damages of products and supply chains.  All of our conveniences affect the earth.  Some are necessary, like food production, but knowing the consequences can help reduce future processes and lessen our environmental impact.

Self-taught Martha began her career at GreenBlue and now works with various government agencies to see what little tweaks in their systems could make a big difference. Martha explained that sustainability is all about long-term thinking. If a company is using a water-heavy process but there isn’t going to be any water in 10 years, she helps said company find a new strategy. Her hope is that more people will look to companies like DuPont and Walmart. These are companies that Martha pointed out as “getting it”. They’re thinking 20+ years down the road and making decisions that allow them the best product with the least environmental damage.

Why OpenSpace?

Though Martha has been in Charlottesville for six years, she’s often thought of moving to D.C.  since her work takes her there once a week. However, the ability to be in the mountains in a matter of no time is a draw for her.  Another deciding factor in staying in Charlottesville? OpenSpace. (Seriously, that was a genuine answer. I swear.)  She appreciates being able to separate work and home by working at OpenSpace. Martha also mentioned the sunlight that fills OpenSpace,  friendly staff and interesting members as reasons she’s happy to be here–  “It grows you here, beyond your little niche”.

Conversation Starter: Martha and I, both being foodies, enjoyed chatting about some delicious meals we’ve had recently. Ask Martha about her ideal Charlottesville meal. You’ll thank me.